Electronics Category Lead for AI-Ready Data Centers

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

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LTD

FSA

HAS

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking an Electronics Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for electrical components used in panels and control assemblies. You will own AVL, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost reductions while collaborating closely with Engineering on part selection and standardization.

The role requires aBS in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5+ years in sourcing or category management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, category, or commodity management.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering and panel integrators.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Familiarity with low-voltage components and automation systems.
• Global sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies and manage AVL.
• Own performance metrics for cost, lead time, quality, and supply resilience.
• Partner with Engineering on component selection for NPIs.
• Identify alternate components and substitutions.
• Drive standardization of components across product platforms.
• Identify and qualify new OEMs and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, agreements, and stocking programs.
• Manage supplier performance through QBRs and scorecards.
• Support insourcing and outsourcing of Panels and electrical assemblies.
• Standardize components and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support escalations, costed BOMs, and AMLs.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Category management

Negotiation skills

Global sourcing

Engineering collaboration

Low-voltage components

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking an Electronics Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for electrical components used in panels and control assemblies. You will own AVL, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost reductions while collaborating closely with Engineering on part selection and standardization.

The role requires aBS in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5+ years in sourcing or category management.